Lighting Layout Calculator — Plan Your Room Lighting Design

Lighting Layout Calculator

Design optimal lighting for any room. Calculate fixture placement, quantity, and lighting requirements based on room dimensions, purpose, and lighting types.

Step 1: Room Details

Room Lighting Guidelines

Different rooms require different lighting levels. Living rooms need 10-20 lumens/sq ft, kitchens 30-40 lumens/sq ft, and offices 30-50 lumens/sq ft for optimal visibility and ambiance.

Step 2: Lighting Details

800 lm
30 lm/ft²
6 ft

Lighting Design Principles

Effective lighting combines ambient (general), task (focused), and accent (highlighting) lighting. Spacing fixtures 6-8 feet apart typically provides even illumination without dark spots or glare.

Lighting Layout Results

Summary
Lighting Comparison
Layout Details

Recommended Fixtures

10
For a 20×15 ft room with 30 lm/ft² requirement
Room Area
300 ft²
Total Lumens Required
9,000 lm
Fixtures Needed
10
Fixture Spacing
6 ft

Room Layout Visualization

Recessed Lights
Pendant Lights
Track Lighting
Ambient Lighting

Lighting Type Comparison

Lighting Type Fixtures Needed Avg. Spacing Cost Estimate Best For

Detailed Layout Specifications

Rows of Fixtures
3
Columns of Fixtures
4
Distance from Walls
3 ft
Total Wattage
800 W

Lighting Layout Formula

Fixtures Needed = (Room Area × Required Lumens per ft²) ÷ Lumens per Fixture. Optimal spacing = √(Room Area ÷ Fixtures Needed). For even lighting, arrange fixtures in a grid pattern with equal spacing between fixtures and from walls.

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